Deuteronomy 19:16
What does Deuteronomy 19:16 mean?
A plain-English look at Deuteronomy 19:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000If an unrighteous witness rise up against any man to testify against him of wrong-doing,
KJV
King James Version · 1611If a false witness rise up against any man to testify against him that which is wrong;
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901If an unrighteous witness rise up against any man to testify against him of wrong-doing,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949If a false witness makes a statement against a man, saying that he has done wrong,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862`When a violent witness doth rise against a man, to testify against him apostasy,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752If a lying witness stand against a man, accusing him of transgression,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890If an unrighteous witness rise up against any man to testify against him of an offence;
Context
v.15One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall a matter be established.
v.16This passage
v.17then both the men, between whom the controversy is, shall stand before Jehovah, before the priests and the judges that shall be in those days;
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Kings 21:10
and set two men, base fellows, before him, and let them bear witness against him, saying, Thou didst curse God and the king. And then carry him out, and stone him to death.
- Exodus 23:1
Thou shalt not take up a false report: put not thy hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.
- Mark 14:55
Now the chief priests and the whole council sought witness against Jesus to put him to death; and found it not.
- Psalms 27:12
Deliver me not over unto the will of mine adversaries: For false witnesses are risen up against me, And such as breathe out cruelty.
- Psalms 35:11
Unrighteous witnesses rise up; They ask me of things that I know not.
- Acts 6:13
and set up false witnesses, who said, This man ceaseth not to speak words against this holy place, and the law:
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Deuteronomy 19
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Deuteronomy 19.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Bible Reading
The Bible encourages us to read, study, and meditate on God’s Word to grow in faith and wisdom.
Topic
Bible Verses About Bitterness
Bitterness is a deep-seated resentment that can poison the heart, but God offers healing and freedom through forgiveness.
Topic
Bible Verses About Boldness
Bible verses about boldness reveal how believers can stand firm in faith, speak truth, and overcome fear through God’s strength.
What the Bible says about…